There’s even a name for it: The barndominium. You’ve probably come across these rustic forms of architecture on Instagram and Pinterest and admired their peaceful pasture settings and their ...

You may have recently heard about "barndominiums," perhaps on Fixer Upper or from scrolling through social media. Wondering ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lacey Harwood, a 39-year-old "barndominium" owner based one hour outside of Houston. It has been edited for length and clarity. In 2010 ...